Wagram, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28396
Scotland County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,732
- 21/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $63,250
- Median income Near-median income area
- $158,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wagram pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 35th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 29th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 21
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28396 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 28396 covers 129.5 square miles in Wagram, Scotland County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,732 residents on file, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28396 reports a modest median household income of $63,250 (9% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,759. The poverty rate is 12.3%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $158,900 (39% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $794; owner occupancy is 79.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.5, and the average commute is 43 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Scotland County, so 28396 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 28396
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wagram, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28396.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 28396, Wagram, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,732
Population
129.5
Area (sq mi)
21
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28396?
45.5
Median Age
46.8%
Male
53.2%
Female
6.1%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$63,250
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$32,759
Per Capita Income
12.3%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
42.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28396 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Wagram, NC household income vs. every North Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 749 reporting North Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$63,250 46th percentile higher than 46% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more North Carolina ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,256housing units
1,256
Total Housing Units
1,056
Occupied Units
200
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$158,900
Median Home Value
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$794
Median Rent
1984
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 28 business establishments in ZIP 28396, employing approximately 196 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,335,000.
28
Businesses
196
Employees
$6.3M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 6 | 21.4% |
| Construction | 4 | 14.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 14.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 10.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 28396 vs 28363 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28363 | Marston, NC | 1,202 | 8.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 28396, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,732 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 28396 in?
ZIP code 28396 (Wagram) is located in Scotland County, North Carolina. Scotland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/scotland-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28396?
ZIP code 28396 in Wagram, NC has a population of 2,732 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28396?
The median household income in ZIP 28396 is $63,250, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28396?
The median home value in ZIP 28396 is $158,900, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28396?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28396 is White at 44.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28396?
ZIP code 28396 has 28 business establishments employing approximately 196 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28396?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28396 are: Retail trade (6), Construction (4), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28396?
In ZIP code 28396, 53.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 28396?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28396 is 42.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 28396?
In ZIP code 28396, approximately 79.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28396?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28396 is 12.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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